Debuting in 2019, ONEWE has amassed a large catalog of music in their just-over-five-years. Today’s album is already their third full-length and is heralded by title track The Starry Night (별 헤는 밤). Rather than tackle the moodier ballads they’ve become known for, the song is a sprightly blast of indie-rock intensity.
Bright synths kick off the track, delivering a spike of energy that sets us off on the right foot. From here, The Starry Night careens forward on brisk verses that give way to weightier melodies in the chorus. Parts of this hook give the feeling of traditional trot music — especially the exclamatory way each chorus resolves. It’s all wrapping in rock flourishes that lend it a modern touch, but you can hear the history beneath these melodies. Apart from The Starry Night‘s chorus, nothing quite catches my ear in the way ONEWE’s best music does. However, the overall sound is upbeat and anthemic and that easily carries it over the line.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Production | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8 |
The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion 
That main hook is lame. The rest of the song is aight. Sounds like an OST, the upbeat style which shows heroine scooting about Getting Stuff Done!
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U should review Nmixx’s pre release single. https://youtu.be/BKeYtgteUyM?si=9CvuB-FBap8KUfkg
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I haven’t gone through the whole album yet, but first track Alice is certainly a strong start. This is cute though! I was expecting a worse mark with your review, but I guess they get graded on a Onewe scale 😂
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Something about the chorus is lacking for me, not the melody or vocal performance but the instrumental, It’s like it needs to open out a bit more or something. Maybe it’s just me.
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